675A
Yellows family
Looking up Cosmo 675A? It's a medium-dark yellow shade (#5B5F2A / RGB 91, 95, 42). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 675A
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Cosmo Colors to 675A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 675A
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 685, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.87). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 675A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 675A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 675A in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 675A
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the yellows family, that's Cosmo 675A with sunny yellow tones. The shade reads as steady and deep — a go-to choice for stars and honey themes. It also turns up in patterns built around wheat fields and daffodils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 675A?
Cosmo 675A is a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #5B5F2A, RGB 91, 95, 42) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 675A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 675A is DMC 469 (Avocado Green) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 580 (Moss Green dark, 89%) and DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 675A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 675A are 685 (ΔE 1.87), 2014 (ΔE 3.83), and 826 (ΔE 4.93). These are useful substitutes when 675A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 675A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 675A for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 675A?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 675A has a contrast ratio of about 6.7:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.